Sep 12, 2018

Pope Calls World’s Bishops to Meeting on Sexual Abuse of Children - The New York Times

Pope Calls World’s Bishops to Meeting on Sexual Abuse of Children - The New York Times: Francis summoned the presidents of bishops’ conferences around the world to talks in February to address a crisis that has undermined his papacy and the church.

Bernie Sanders’s biggest challenge for 2020: showing he can be president - Vox

Bernie Sanders’s biggest challenge for 2020: showing he can be president - Vox: He’s shown he can build a movement. Now he needs to show he can govern.

Sawangwongse Yawnghwe

Sawangwongse Yawnghwe

13-year-old girl dragged to police for wearing hammer-and-sickle T-shirt - National - The Jakarta Post

13-year-old girl dragged to police for wearing hammer-and-sickle T-shirt - National - The Jakarta Post: A 13-year-old girl in Riaus Rokan Hilir regency was taken to the police by a youth organization for wearing a T-shirt displaying a communist symbol.

Three Vietnamese Facebook Users Missing, Feared Detained

Three Vietnamese Facebook Users Missing, Feared Detained: Relatives seeking answers are sent first to one place then another by police, family members say.

Suu Kyi keeps quiet as reporters are jailed on trumped-up charges - The lady who turned

Suu Kyi keeps quiet as reporters are jailed on trumped-up charges - The lady who turned: IN A tense courtroom packed with journalists, campaigners, diplomats and family members, two Burmese journalists working for Reuters news agency were sentenced to seven years in prison for breaching a colonial-era secrecy law. Few had expected mercy. But none thought the punishment would be so harsh.

Lies upon lies told about ancient Sur district in Turkey’s southeast | Ahval

Lies upon lies told about ancient Sur district in Turkey’s southeast | Ahval: Stories in the Turkish media about the reconstruction of Sur, the historic heart of Diyarbakir largely destroyed during fighting between the Turkish state and the PKK, misrepresent what is happening in the neighbourhood.

WATCH: Iranian Kurds begin strike against executions and missile attacks

WATCH: Iranian Kurds begin strike against executions and missile attacks: Iranian Kurdish shopkeepers on Wednesday launched a strike against the executions of Kurdish activists and the bombing of Iranian Kurdish opposition parties in Koya.

Turkish Court Issues International Arrest Warrant for Prominent Publisher Ragip Zarakolu - Armenian News By MassisPost

Turkish Court Issues International Arrest Warrant for Prominent Publisher Ragip Zarakolu - Armenian News By MassisPost: ANKARA — A Turkish court has issued an Interpol Red Notice for Ragip Zarakolu, a publisher, writer, and free speech activist, as…

Lebih dari 100 Ibu di Riau Terkena Campak dan Lahirkan Anak Cacat

Lebih dari 100 Ibu di Riau Terkena Campak dan Lahirkan Anak Cacat: Sungguh menyedihkan. Data yang baru terhimpun di Riau ada 100 ibu hamil terkena campak. Imbasnya kini mereka memiliki anak-anak yang cacat.

Half of arrested Malang councillors seeking reelection: KPU - National - The Jakarta Post

Half of arrested Malang councillors seeking reelection: KPU - National - The Jakarta Post: Around half of the Malang Council members who have been named graft suspects are seeking reelection as legislative candidates next year, according to the General Elections Commission (KPU).

Pakai Celana Pendek di Depan Masjid Raya Aceh, 14 Pria Dirazia

Pakai Celana Pendek di Depan Masjid Raya Aceh, 14 Pria Dirazia: Para pelanggar yang mengenakan pakaian ketat dan celana pendek ini kemudian dibina dan didata.

The Future of Business | Oxfam in Asia

The Future of Business | Oxfam in Asia: New Oxfam report aims to show how ASEAN and businesses in Southeast Asia can help deliver the vision of inclusive economic development and tackle growing levels of inequality in the region.

Asia: The future is female, Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Asia: The future is female, Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: Asia is a powerhouse of growth in the global economy. From the 1980s onwards, economic development across the region has lifted millions out of poverty and doubled Asia's share of the world economy. However, signs are there that things are moderating.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Is it true that the Indonesian economy is controlled by foreigners? - Faisal Basri

Is it true that the Indonesian economy is controlled by foreigners? - Faisal Basri: Salah satu isu panas yang hampir selalu mengemuka menjelang pemilihan umum adalah sentimen anti asing. Gejala xenophobia pada umumnya terkait dengan privatisasi badan usaha milik negara (BUMN) dan …

Most Penangites have no clue about massive highway project, says NGO | Free Malaysia Today

Most Penangites have no clue about massive highway project, says NGO | Free Malaysia Today: Feedback from explainers held over the past two months reveals most are surprised that a highway project is taking place in their backyards, says Penang Forum.

Indonesia’s SBY Government: ‘Vast Criminal Conspiracy’ – Asia Sentinel

Indonesia’s SBY Government: ‘Vast Criminal Conspiracy’ – Asia Sentinel: As much as US$12 billion stolen, report alleges

National anthem protest: 9yo refuses to stand because anthem is for 'white people of Australia' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

National anthem protest: 9yo refuses to stand because anthem is for 'white people of Australia' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Tesis September: Perihal Kekaburan Kaum Intelektual Kiri Dalam Pilpres 2019 « IndoPROGRESS

Tesis September: Perihal Kekaburan Kaum Intelektual Kiri Dalam Pilpres 2019 « IndoPROGRESS: Kartu pos dari seberang istana. Kredit ilustrasi: Alit Ambara (Nobodycorp)   1. TANPA dukungan massa rakyat yang besar dan ketersediaan logistik yang cukup, semua agenda politik kiri akan insignifikan. Dengan demikian, taktik apapun, entah mendukung pemerintah atau memilih golput, tanpa … Continued

US threatens to arrest ICC judges who probe war crimes

US threatens to arrest ICC judges who probe war crimes: White House National Security Advisor John Bolton has called the Hague-based rights body “unaccountable” and “outright dangerous” to the United States, Israel and other allies.

Escape from Xinjiang: Muslim Uighurs speak of China persecution | China | Al Jazeera

Escape from Xinjiang: Muslim Uighurs speak of China persecution | China | Al Jazeera: Testimonies by Muslim Uighurs who escaped Xinjiang confirm reports of 'systematic campaign of human rights violations'.

Rights groups insist Putrajaya can prevent repeat of Terengganu caning | Malaysia | Malay Mail

Rights groups insist Putrajaya can prevent repeat of Terengganu caning | Malaysia | Malay Mail: KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The government can overrule state enactments that are in conflict with federal laws and the constitution, said Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG). Rejecting the argument that Shariah laws came solely under the individual states, the coalition of rights group said...

Why Is College in America So Expensive? - The Atlantic

Why Is College in America So Expensive? - The Atlantic: The outrageous price of a U.S. degree is unique in the world.

Anwar docks in Port Dickson as he prepares for return to Parliament | Free Malaysia Today

Anwar docks in Port Dickson as he prepares for return to Parliament | Free Malaysia Today: It will be the first time Anwar Ibrahim contests a seat outside Penang.

New UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet condemns attacks on minorities in Myanmar and China in first address | South China Morning Post

New UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet condemns attacks on minorities in Myanmar and China in first address | South China Morning Post: Bachelet did not mention the US absence in her address, but in her written speech she did criticise the country for its harsh anti-migration policies

Kelantan akui beli kereta Mercedes Benz | Nasional | Berita Harian

Kelantan akui beli kereta Mercedes Benz | Nasional | Berita Harian: KOTA BHARU: Kerajaan negeri mengakui membeli kereta Mercedes Benz untuk pegawai tinggi kerajaan dengan alasan tahap keselamatan lebih terjamin selain pembelian dilakukan mengikut keperluan.

Memilih Papua sebagai Dapilnya, Begini Manuver Tommy Soeharto | Suara Papua

Memilih Papua sebagai Dapilnya, Begini Manuver Tommy Soeharto | Suara Papua: JAYAPURA, SUARAPAPUA.com — Putra mantan presiden ke-2 RI, Hutomo Mandala Putra yang lebih akrab dengan nama Tommy Soeharto, telah memulai manuver-manuver politiknya. Semua berawal dari pilihannya atas Provinsi Papua sebagai daerah pemilihan (Dapil) baginya dari Partai Berkarya untuk merebut kursi DPR RI. Alasannya, Tommy ingin mengangkat derajat orang Papua dari ketertinggalan guna mendapatkan kesejahteraan hidup. …